On arrival in Delhi the guest are met at the arrival hall of the International airport and are transferred to their selected hotel for the overnight stay.

Day 02 - In Delhi

After breakfast you embark on your sightseeing trip of Delhi City which would include the visit to Old Delhi and New Delhi-

Old Delhi: An ancient walled city. Here you would see the Red Fort, the most opulent Fort and Palace of the Mughal Empire, Rajghat the Samadhi of our Father of Nation, Jama Masjid the largest mosque in India and Chandni Chowk the bustling and colourful market of the old city.

New Delhi: The city designed and built by the British in the 1920’s- a city of wide boulevards impressive Government Buildings, green parks and gardens. First you will visit the two monuments from the Delhi’s past Humayun’s Tomb and Qutab Minar. Then your drive takes you along the ceremonial avenue, Rajpath, past the Imposing India Gate and Parliament House.

After completing the sightseeing return back to the Hotel for Overnight.

Day 03 - Delhi - Khajuraho ( Flight )

This morning you will take a flight to Khajuraho.

Khajuraho: In the afternoon you will explore the little town known the world-over for its Nagara style of temple architecture and erotic sculpture. Overnight will be at Khajuraho.

Day 04 - Khajuraho - Agra

Your day starts in the morning when you will be driven to Jhansi railway station for your train to Agra.

En route to Jhansi visit sleepy medieval town of Orchha, which is littered with medieval Bundelkhand buildings bearing fusion of Mughal and Rajput architecture.

On arrival in Jhansi transfer to Railway Station to connect the Train for Agra. Arrival received at the station and transfer to the hotel. Overnight will be in Agra

Day 05 - In Agra

Today you will do sightseeing tour of Agra. In the first half of the day visit Sikandara and the Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah or the 'Baby Taj'.

In the afternoon visit Agra Fort and will end the tour with a visit to the Taj Mahal at sunset. Agra buildings are some of the first examples of extensive marble usage in Indian building style. Overnight will be in Agra

Day 06 - Agra - Jaipur By Road ( Approx 255 Hrs /06 Hours )

After a leisurely morning you drive to Jaipur - en route visit Fatehpur Sikri, a perfectly preserved Mughal city built at the height of the empire's splendor. You will arrive in Jaipur in the noon and will be at leisure for the rest of the day.

Day 07 - In Jaipur

In the morning, you visit the Amber Fort - one of the most fascinating of Indian forts. You will reach the fort majestically atop an elephant; once inside the fort, you visit the Palace of Mirrors, Hall of Public Audience and the beautifully manicured gardens.

Afternoon you will spend exploring the Jantar Mantar (astrological observatory), the Hawa Mahal (the Palace of Winds), the City Palace and the museum.
Overnight will be in Jaipur

Day 08 - Jaipur – Jodhpur By Road ( Approx 220 Kms / 05 Hours )

Proceed to Jodhpur. Set at the edge of the Thar Desert, the imperial city of Jodhpur echoes with tales of antiquity in the emptiness of the desert. Once the capital of the Marwar state, it was founded in 1459 AD by Rao Jodha-chief of the Rathore clan of Rajputs who claimed to be descendants of Rama - the epic hero of the Ramayana. The massive 15th century AD Mehrangarh Fort looms on the top of a rocky hill, soaring 125 Mts. Above the plains. The city is encompassed by a high wall -10 km long with 8 gates and innumerable bastions. Overnight will be at Jodhpur.

Day 09 - In Jodhpur

This morning you explore the magnificent Mehrangarh Fort-Museum, one of the largest in India, unsurpassed in beauty and grandeur - and a perfect example of desert variant of Rajput architecture. The tour of the fort will be followed by a visit to the old town where you walk through the market getting a feel of the town.

Early in the evening you will be taken on a short safari to immaculately kept villages of Bishnoi tribals who are known for their belief in the sanctity of plant and animal life. A variety of deer roaming freely is the attraction of these villages.

Day 10 - Jodhpur - Udaipur by Road ( Approx 260 Kms / 06 Hours )

Today, you drive to Udaipur. En route you will visit Ranakpur - the largest and most beautifully preserved Jain Temples in India.

After visiting Ranakpur you will proceed to see the fort of Kumbhalgarh. If Ranakpur is beauty and grace, Kumbhalgarh is all about power. You will arrive in Udaipur late in the afternoon. The rest of the day will be at leisure. Overnight in Udaipur.

Day 11 - Udaipur

The day begins with a visit to the City Palace, which is largest in Rajasthan. You will also see lovely medieval Jagdish Temple and Sahelion-Ki-Bari or the "Gardens of the Maids of Honour". The tour of Udaipur will end with a lunch at the beautiful Gallery Restaurant at Fateh Prakash Palace.

The day will end with a relaxing boat ride on Lake Pichola. From the lake you will get unmatched views of the gardens surrounding the fascinating Lake Palace Hotel and the two islands in the lake.

Overnight will be in Udaipur.

Day 12 - Udaipur – Mumbai ( Flight) Mumbai - Aurangabad ( Flight )

Today, you will be escorted to the airport for your flight to Bombay where you will arrive to connect to your flight for Aurangabad (Depending on the flight timings you will be given a brief tour of the commercial capital of India). You will arrive Aurangabad late in the evening and check into the hotel to retire for the day. Overnight will be in Aurangabad.

Day 13 - In Aurangabad

Today you will explore the caves of Ajanta, which offer a rich tapestry of images that speak of palaces, royalty, cultures and tales of everyday life of ancient India. Long buried in the debris of time, these 30 caves were built to offer seclusion to the Buddhist monks, who lived, taught and performed rituals. Overnight will be in Aurangabad.

Day 14 - Aurangabad – Mumbai ( Flight )

This morning you will be taken to explore Ellora caves. Carved between fourth and fifth century, the rock temples and monasteries of Ellora represent the three major faiths of India - Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. Like Ajanta, Ellora caves too are a fine example of cave temples with almost 34 caves with intricate interiors and ornamental facades.

Later in the evening you will take your flight for Mumbai where you spend the night before starting your tour of South India.

Day 15 - Mumbai – Madurai ( Flight )

Continuing your tour to South India you will fly in the morning to Madurai where you arrive before noon.

All activity in Madurai is centred round Sri Meenakshi Temple in the heart of the told town. A riotously baroque example of Dravidian architecture, you visit the temple in the afternoon. Overnight will be in Madurai.

Day 16 - Madurai – Chettinad Full Day Excursion

After a leisurely start today you drive to Chettinad, which is known for its artistic houses. Spend the afternoon exploring the palace and around for its unique architecture. Overnight will be at Madurai.

The traditional Chettinad houses are made on an area of 2500 sq ft having around 60 to 70 rooms. They were built almost 100 years back. They were made of lime, sand and egg yolk especially imported from Rangoon. The construction material, decor items and furnishings were mostly imported from East Asia Europe. The chandeliers and teak came from Burma, crockery from Indonesia, marble from Italy, wall-to-wall mirrors from Belgium and crystals from Europe. The woodwork and stone work were inspired by French and other European destinations. Each house in Chettinad is made of Mugappu, Valavu, Irandankatu, Moonakatu, Thotham.

This morning you will drive to Tanjore. Also called a city of temples, Tanjore is dotted with no fewer than 74 temples - the most famous of which is the Brihadeshwara temple. You visit this fascinating temple and the Thanjavur Palace before continuing your drive to Trichy.

The town of Trichy is another small place of South India, which is littered with innumerable evidence of the region's excellence in art and architecture. In the evening you explore the city including spectacular Rock Fort Temple.

Day 18 - Trichy – Chennai By Train

This morning you take a train ride to Chennai - your last destination of the tour.

Madras is a fascinating city with its ancient temples and unique culture, golden sandy beaches and a marvelous tradition of music and dance. You explore this lovely city in the afternoon, immediately after arriving at the station. After the short city tour you will check into your hotel, which is a beach hotel outside the city. Overnight will be in Chennai

Day 19 - Chennai

Today will be spent in visiting two of the finest examples of ancient South Indian architecture - Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram.

Kanchipuram: The golden city of a thousand temples. it was the capital of many empires. one of the seven sacred cities of india and once had 1000 temples. now only 200 remain. it is also famed for its hand woven cottons and kanjiwaram silks.on arrival check-in at hotel.

Afternoon visit Mahabalipuram: nature and man made architecture come together at mahabalipuram. a seventh century temple, mahabalipuram, is a rock temple carved out of rocks. this singular feature enhances its magnificence manifold. also known as the seven pagodas, the temple has intricate carvings on each rock.

Return back to hotel & overnight stay.

Day 20 - Chennai - Overseas

The day will be spent in leisure. In the evening you will be hosted a farewell dinner before being escorted to the International airport for flight back home.